Napat: ‘Donors must work our way or take their money back’
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced frustration over the lengthy procedures involved in accessing donor funds meant to assist Vanuatu, stating that such...
Maritime carbon tax ‘matter of survival’ for Pacific Isles
Establishing a carbon tax on maritime transport is a "matter of survival" for the Pacific islands, a representative of the region said Wednesday at...
Over 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship since law change
The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that just over 400 Samoans have successfully gained New Zealand citizenship since the passing of the Samoa...
Tonga’s Health ministry declares dengue outbreak, 10 cases among youth
Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak following a surge in cases across Tongatapu, Vava’u, and ‘Eua, with children and teenagers...
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the...
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands – but how?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a “reset” of New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
In a speech to the Pacific Island Political...
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major...
Vancouver set to get the party started with 10-year anniversary celebrations | World Rugby
Captains of the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s teams gathered on the shores of Sunset Beach on Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver ahead of...
Palestine Foreign Ministry condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem
Palestine Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Tuesday condemned Fijian Prime Minister of Sitiveni Rabuka’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
It slammed the decision...
UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...